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The 2014 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) during the 2014 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by second-year head coach Dave Brock, the Fightin' Blue Hens compiled an overall record of 6–6 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, placing in a four-way tie for fifth in the CAA. The team played home games at Delaware StadiuminNewark, Delaware.

2014 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football
ConferenceColonial Athletic Association
Record6–6 (4–4 CAA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorSean Devine (2nd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Co-defensive coordinatorDennis Dottin-Carter (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorTim Weaver (2nd season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumDelaware Stadium
Seasons
← 2013
2015 →
2014 Colonial Athletic Association football standings
  • t
  • e
  • Conf Overall
    Team   W   L     W   L  
    No.3New Hampshire $^   8 0     12 2  
    No.7Villanova ^   7 1     11 3  
    No.18James Madison ^   6 2     9 4  
    No.16Richmond ^   5 3     9 5  
    William & Mary   4 4     7 5  
    Delaware   4 4     6 6  
    Maine   4 4     5 6  
    Stony Brook   4 4     5 7  
    Albany   3 5     7 5  
    Towson   2 6     4 8  
    Rhode Island   1 7     1 11  
    Elon   0 8     1 11  
    • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
  • Rankings from The Sports Network poll

    Preseason

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    Recruiting class

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    Delaware announced the signing of 22 players on February 5, 2014.

    UScollege sports recruiting information for high school athletes
    Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
    Ryley Angeline
    ATH
    Chester Springs, PA Downingtown East HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 218 lb (99 kg) Aug 5, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A
    Charles Bell
    LB
    Conestoga, PA Penn Manor HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Dec 8, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    Malcolm Brown
    DB
    Gaithersburg, MD Quince Orchard HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Dec 11, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    Tre Brown
    WR
    Harrisburg, PA Milton Hershey HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 4.42 Aug 16, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A
    Mario Farinella
    OL
    Bloomfield, NJ Bergen Catholic HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 295 lb (134 kg) 5.0 Aug 24, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    Troy Gallen
    WR
    Glen Mills, PA Malvern Prep 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 4.36 Aug 13, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    Andrew Grau
    TE
    Rehoboth Beach, DE Cape Henlopen HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Feb 5, 2014 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    Maurice Harley
    DB
    Upper Marlboro, MD St. John's College HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 201 lb (91 kg) Feb 5, 2014 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    Anthony Jackson
    LB
    Riverdale, MD Suitland HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 4.7 Sep 16, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A
    Quai Jefferson
    WR
    Woodland Park, NJ St Joseph Regional HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 188 lb (85 kg) Nov 5, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A
    Thomas Jefferson
    RB
    Prospect Park, NJ Passaic Tech 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Jan 26, 2014 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    James Kretkowski
    OL
    Mineola, NY Oceanside HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 285 lb (129 kg) Dec 8, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    John Nassib
    DE
    West Chester, PA Malvern Prep 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Nov 20, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    Bilal Nichols
    DL
    Newark, DE Hodgson Vo-Tech 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Nov 18, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    Jethro Pepe
    OL
    Colonia, NJ St. Joseph's HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 245 lb (111 kg) Aug 16, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    Jake Powell
    TE
    Marlton, NJ Cherokee HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Aug 12, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    Frank Raggo
    K
    Randolph, NJ Randolph HS 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 163 lb (74 kg) Feb 5, 2014 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    Donte Raymond
    LB
    Rahway, NJ Rahway HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 203 lb (92 kg) Jan 20, 2014 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A
    Bryan Reed
    OL
    Mount Sinai, NY Mount Sinai HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 291 lb (132 kg) Jul 31, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A
    Joseph Walker
    QB
    Philadelphia, PA Martin Luther King HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 207 lb (94 kg) 4.57 Dec 29, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   Rivals:    247SportsN/A
    Brandon Whaley
    TE
    Haymarket, VA Battlefield HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) 4.8 Oct 2, 2013 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    Kareem Williams
    RB
    Schnecksville, PA Parkland HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 4.49 Jan 24, 2014 
    Recruiting star ratings: ScoutN/A   RivalsN/A   247SportsN/A
    Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
  • Sources:

    • "Delaware Commit List for 2014". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
    • "RecruitTracker 2014: Delaware". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
    • "2014 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 5, 2014.

    Transfers

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    Three players transferred into Delaware for the 2014 Season:

    Player Position Previous School Hometown
    C.J. Jones DB Boston College Wilmington, DE
    Blake Rankin QB Rutgers Bloomsburg, PA
    Anthony Speziale OL Wagner Manahawkin, NJ

    Preseason awards

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    Conference predictions

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    Delaware was picked to finish sixth in the CAA Preseason Poll.[1]

    CAA Preseason Poll (first place votes)
    1. New Hampshire (15)
    2. Villanova (2)
    3. Richmond (3)
    4. William & Mary (3)
    5. Towson
    6. Delaware
    7. Maine
    8. James Madison (1)
    9. Stony Brook
    10. UAlbany
    11. Rhode Island
    12. Elon

    Preseason rankings

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    FCS Coaches Poll

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    Delaware received 15 votes in the Preseason Coaches Poll, resulting in a tie for 35th. The Blue Hens face four teams ranked in the preseason poll (#4 New Hampshire, #7 Towson, #13 Villanova, and #22 William & Mary). In addition, they meet up with two teams to receive votes but not be ranked (James Madison and Sacred Heart).

    The Sports Network FCS Poll

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    Delaware received 213 votes in the Preseason TSN poll, good for 29th overall. The Blue Hens are scheduled to face four teams that were ranked in the poll in 2014 (#4 New Hampshire, #12 Villanova, #13 Towson, and #19 William & Mary). In addition, they will face two teams that received votes but were not in the top 25 (James Madison – 180 votes and Sacred Heart – 14 votes).

    Schedule

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    DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
    August 3012:00 pmatPittsburgh*
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • ESPN3L 0–6240,549
    September 712:00 pmDelaware State*
  • Newark, DE (Route 1 Rivalry)
  • HAAW 27–912,511
    September 136:00 pmColgate*
    • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE
  • HAAW 28–2515,319
    September 274:00 pmatJames MadisonNo. 25
  • Harrisonburg, VA (rivalry)
  • CSNW 30–23 OT20,592
    October 43:30 pmSacred Heart*No. 24
    • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE
  • HAAL 7–1014,894
    October 113:30 pmElon
    • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE
  • HAAW 34–2419,476
    October 1812:30 pmTowson 
    • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE
  • CSNL 17–2417,718
    October 2512:30 pmat No. 18 William & Mary
  • Williamsburg, VA (rivalry)
  • CSNL 17–317,614
    November 112:00 pmRhode Island
    • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE
  • HAAW 28–1312,798
    November 83:30 pmatAlbany
  • Albany, NY
  • W 31–284,674
    November 151:00 pmat No. 1 New Hampshire
  • Durham, NH
  • L 14–438,199
    November 2212:00 pmNo. 6 Villanova
    • Delaware Stadium
  • Newark, DE (Battle of the Blue)
  • HAAL 28–3517,056
    • *Non-conference game
  •  Homecoming
  • Rankings from The Sports Network Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time
  • [3][4]

    Opening depth chart

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    Coaching staff

    edit
    Name Position Year Alma mater
    Dave Brock Head coach 2013 Salisbury (1994)
    Sean Devine Offensive coordinator/offensive line 2013 Colby (1994)
    Tim Weaver Co-defensive coordinator/linebackers 2013 Davidson (1990)
    Dennis Dottin-Carter Co-defensive coordinator/defensive line 2013 Maine (2002)
    Brian Ginn Quarterbacks 2000 Delaware (2000)
    Bryan Bossard Wide receivers 2014 Delaware (1988)
    Tony Lucas Running backs 2013 Columbia (2003)
    Eddie Allen Special teams coordinator/tight ends 2014 New Haven (2003)
    Henry Baker Cornerbacks 2011 Maryland (2003)
    Tom McEntire Safeties 2013 Thiel (2006)
    Jerry Oravitz Associate Director of Athletics for Football Administration 1997 Salisbury (1984)
    David Baylor Player Development 2006 Bentley (1997)
    Jude Moser Administrative Assistant

    Roster

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    (as of July 29, 2014)[5]
    Quarterbacks
    • 2 Trent Hurley – Senior
    • 7 Blake Rankin – Sophomore
    • 8 Justin Burns – Senior
    • 15 Joseph Walker – Freshman
    • 16 Richard Czeczotka – Sophomore
    Wide receivers
    • 4 Jerel Harrison – Junior
    • 6 Andrew Opoku – Senior
    • 17 Michael Johnson – Senior
    • 18 Quai Jefferson – Freshman
    • 21 Stephen Clark – Senior
    • 27 Troy Gallen – Freshman
    • 37 Ricky Emerson –   Freshman
    • 80 Diante Cherry –   Freshman
    • 81 Andrew Peterson – Sophomore
    • 83 Kevin Macari – Junior
    • 84 DeAndre Davis –   Freshman
    • 85 Rick Bell – Junior
    • 88 Tre Brown – Freshman
    Tight ends
    • 10 Kyle Yocum –   Freshman
    • 26 Ryan Cobb – Senior
    • 30 Ryley Angeline – Freshman
    • 82 Matt Rodriguez – Junior
    • 86 Nick Boyle – Senior
    • 87 Jake Powell – Freshman
    • 97 Andrew Grau – Freshman
    • 99 Brandon Whaley – Freshman
     
    Running backs
    • 28 Thomas Jefferson – Freshman
    • 31Wes HillsSophomore
    • 32 Kareem Williams – Freshman
    • 33 Jalen Randolph – Sophomore
    • 47 Trejon Dinkins –   Freshman
    Offensive line
    • 53 Andrew Consevage – Junior
    • 54 Brody Kern –   Freshman
    • 60 Peter Thistle – Sophomore
    • 61 Justin Glenn – Junior
    • 63 Shawn Davis – Sophomore
    • 64 Bryan Reed – Freshman
    • 67 JD Dzurko – Senior
    • 68 Will Lewis – Sophomore
    • 69 Ben Curtis – Junior
    • 70 Jake Trump –   Freshman
    • 71 Sam Collura – Junior
    • 74 Michael Radespiel – Sophomore
    • 75 Connor Bozick – Sophomore
    • 76 Christian Marchena – Junior
    • 77 Mario Farinella – Freshman
    • 78 Jethro Pepe – Freshman
    • 79 James Kretkowski – Freshman
    • 92 Anthony Speziale –   Freshman
     
    Defensive line
    • 45 Chris Corvino – Senior
    • 46Laith WallschlegerSenior
    • 55 Brandon Henderson – Sophomore
    • 57 Grant Roberts –   Freshman
    • 58 Josh Plummer – Junior
    • 59 Vince Hollerman – Junior
    • 72 David Tinsley – Junior
    • 73 Blaine Woodson –   Freshman
    • 90 Derrick Saulsberry – Senior
    • 92 Bilal Nichols – Freshman
    • 95 John Nassib – Freshman
    • 96 Cedric Udegbe –   Freshman
    Linebackers
    • 5 Charles Bell – Freshman
    • 20 Donte Raymond – Freshman
    • 25 David Mackall – Senior
    • 29 Anthony Jackson – Freshman
    • 34 Jalen Kindle –   Freshman
    • 34 Justice Smith –   Freshman
    • 40 Derek Battle – Junior
    • 41 Kennedy Ogbonna – Senior
    • 42 Eric Patton – Sophomore
    • 43 Larry Spears –   Freshman
    • 44 Pat Callaway – Senior
    • 50 Brandon Snyder – Sophomore
    • 51 Christopher Lail – Sophomore
    • 52 Nate Haase –   Freshman
    • 53 Tommy Wilmoth –   Freshman
    • 54 Jordan Andrews –   Freshman
    • 91 Randall Schiccatano –   Freshman
     
    Defensive backs
    • 1 Malcolm Brown – Freshman
    • 3 Craig Brodsky – Junior
    • 9 Roman Tatum – Sophomore
    • 11 Jake Giusti – Senior
    • 12 Mark Doe – Sophomore
    • 13 Maurice Harley – Freshman
    • 14 Simba Gwashavanhu – Sophomore
    • 22 Justin Watson –   Freshman
    • 23 Mario Rowson – Senior
    • 24 Ryan Torzsa – Sophomore
    • 31 Chris Buckley –   Freshman
    • 35 Khalig Gatson – Sophomore
    • 37 Kivar Thurman – Senior
    Punters
    • 49 Eric Enderson – Sophomore
    Place Kickers
    • 19 Garrett Greenway – Junior
    • 36 Brandon Tuozzolo – Sophomore
    • 39 Kevin McLaughlin – Sophomore
    • 98 Frank Raggo – Freshman
    Long Snappers
    • 66 Tim Sheridan –   Freshman
    • 89 Joe Fortunato – Junior

    Game summaries

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    Pittsburgh

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    1 234Total
    Blue Hens 0 000 0
    Panthers 21 21137 62
    • Location: Heinz Field
      Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Game start: 12:04 PM
    • Elapsed time: 2:53
    • Game attendance: 40,549
    • Game weather: Temp: 77 • Wind: 5 SE • Weather: Sunny
    • Referee: Duane Heydt
    • Television network: ESPN3

    Delaware State

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    Route 1 Rivalry
    1 234Total
    Hornets 0 306 9
    Blue Hens 7 1370 27
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 12:06 PM
    • Elapsed time: 2:33
    • Game attendance: 12,511
    • Game weather: Temp: 73 • Wind: 11 N • Weather: Sunny
    • Referee: Char. Lamertina

    Colgate

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    1 234Total
    Raiders 9 6100 25
    Blue Hens 14 0014 28
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 6:06 PM
    • Elapsed time: 2:51
    • Game attendance: 15,319
    • Game weather: Temp: 66 • Wind: 7 NNW • Weather: Overcast, cool
    • Referee: Henry Wimberg

    James Madison

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    1 234OTTotal
    #25 Blue Hens 6 70107 30
    Dukes 6 00170 23
    • Location: Bridgeforth Stadium
      Harrisonburg, Virginia
    • Game start: 4:00 PM
    • Elapsed time: 3:29
    • Game attendance: 20,592
    • Game weather: Temp: 77 • Wind: NE 2 mph • Weather: Sunny/clear
    • Referee: Tony Marcella
    • Television network: Comcast SportsNet

    Sacred Heart

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    1 234Total
    Pioneers 0 703 10
    #24 Blue Hens 7 000 7
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 3:36 PM
    • Elapsed time: 2:57
    • Game attendance: 14,894
    • Game weather: Temp: 64 • Wind: 15 WNW • Weather: Cloudy
    • Referee: Hank Johns

    Elon

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    Parents & Family Weekend
    1 234Total
    Phoenix 0 3147 24
    Blue Hens 6 2107 34
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 3:36 PM
    • Elapsed time: 3:07
    • Game attendance: 19,476
    • Game weather: Temp: 54 • Wind: 8 NNE • Weather: Overcast
    • Referee: Mike Sechrist

    Towson

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    Homecoming
    1 234Total
    Tigers 7 0314 24
    Blue Hens 7 703 17
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 12:30 PM
    • Elapsed time: 3:10
    • Game attendance: 17,718
    • Game weather: Temp: 66 • Wind: 14 N • Weather: Sunny
    • Referee: Henry Wimberg
    • Television network: Comcast SportsNet

    William & Mary

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    1 234Total
    Blue Hens 0 773 17
    #18 Tribe 0 10147 31
    • Location: Zable Stadium
      Williamsburg, Virginia
    • Game start: 12:30 PM
    • Game attendance: 7,614
    • Game weather: Temp: • Wind: • Weather:
    • Television network: Comcast SportsNet

    Rhode Island

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    1 234Total
    Rams 0 760 13
    Blue Hens 14 770 28
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 12:00 PM
    • Game attendance: 12,798
    • Game weather: Temp: • Wind: • Weather: Rain

    Albany

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    1 234Total
    Blue Hens 0 7213 31
    Great Danes 0 14014 28
    • Location: Bob Ford Field
      Albany, New York
    • Game start: 3:30 PM
    • Elapsed time: 3:00
    • Game attendance: 4,674
    • Game weather: Temp: 47 • Wind: N 4 • Weather: Clear
    • Referee: Warren Gillis

    New Hampshire

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    1 234Total
    Blue Hens 0 770 14
    #1 Wildcats 10 71313 43
    • Location: Cowell Stadium
      Durham, New Hampshire
    • Game start: 1:00 PM
    • Game attendance: 8,199
    • Game weather: Temp: • Wind: • Weather:

    Villanova

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    Battle of the Blue
    1 234Total
    #6 Wildcats 13 778 35
    Blue Hens 0 7714 28
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 12:00 PM
    • Elapsed time: 3:09
    • Game attendance: 17,056
    • Game weather: Temp: 40 • Wind: 11 SW • Weather: Sunny, Cold
    • Referee: Kelvin Hudson

    Ranking movements

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    Ranking movements
    Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
    — = Not ranked RV = Received votes
    Week
    PollPre12345678910111213Final
    Sports NetworkRVRVRVRV2524RVRVRVRVRV
    CoachesRVRVRVRVRV

    References

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    1. ^ a b c "All-Conference team and CAA Predictions" (PDF). Colonial Athletic Association. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  • ^ a b "University of Delaware Football Places Enderson, Johnson on The Sports Network Pre-Season All-American Team". University of Delaware Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  • ^ "Delaware Blue Hens Schedule 2014". ESPN. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  • ^ "2014 Football Schedule". Delaware Blue Hens. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  • ^ "Football – Roster". University of Delaware Department of Athletics. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
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